Listowel Mutton Pies

Despite the fact that mutton is having a terrific revival in the UK, it is still very difficult to find mutton in Ireland, so use hogget instead (the name for more mature lamb between Christmas and Easter.)

Makes 8

450g (1lb) mutton or hogget — a mixture of neck, shank and scrag end buy a bit more to allow for trimmingLots of salt and ground white pepper